Lupita Nyong'o might keep her hair cut short, but her many styles prove that length doesn't matter. The versatility of her natural afro hair beautifully enables the star to drastically change things up for every red carpet appearance. From asymmetrical silhouettes to bejeweled headpiece, let the Hollywood stunner's many styles provide inspiration for your next 'do with our collection of her favorite looks.

WATCH: Lupita Nyong'o: Queen of the Red Carpet

1 of 14John Lamparski/WireImage

Braided updo

The actress pulled up her braids into an asymmetrical updo at the premiere of Loving in N.Y.C.

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2 of 14Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Scrunchie Bun

Nyong'o knows that a surefire way to jazz up any topknot is by adding a fun accessory.

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Embellished braid

The hair chameleon jazzed up this braid with both a headband and a ribbon, weaved right in with her hair.

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4 of 14Jason Merritt

Signature Buzz

Nyong'o is known for her signature low-cut, which shows off her stunning face. We fell in love with the effortlessly chic look while the star promoted her film 12 Years a Slave back in 2013.

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5 of 14Jon Kopaloff

Double Side Part

Two side parts added a subtle change to her usual 'do at The Board of Governors Awards.

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6 of 14John Sciulli

Single Side Part

In early 2014 Nyong'o added height to one side of her look and divided shorter strands with a part.

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7 of 14Randy Holmes

Side Braid

During a chat with Jimmy Kimmel, the Hollywood star rocked a fun braid in her natural style.

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8 of 14Jeffrey Mayer

Hi-Top Fade

At the 2014 Screen Actor's Guild Awards the beauty went all out. The extra height of hair looked gorgeous paired with her stunning Gucci gown.

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9 of 14John Sciulli

Two Puffs

Nyong'o looked adorable with two architectural puffs while on the red carpet for the 45th NAACP Image Awards.

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10 of 14Jason Merritt

Architectural Fade

The actress's spiked strands created an asymmetrical silhouette for the premiere of Non-Stop.

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Natural Twist

Nyong'o gave her natural strands a retro twist for a pre-Oscar cocktail party in 2014.

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12 of 14Steve Granitz

Textured Waves

Another classic look was elevated with textured waves for a naturally stunning finish.

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13 of 14Lester Cohen

Straightened and Curled

The star's iconic Oscar moment was shared with straightened tresses pulled back with a sparkling gold headband.

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Curly Mohawk

Nyong'o's edgy style created the perfect balance for her pretty makeup and dainty dress.

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